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Barrett's arrest citation did not say when the alleged sexual abuse happened.

"A lot of people have talked and said that he was their favorite teacher, so I’m really confused," said Fern Creek PTA member, Carrie Nichols.

Barrett is facing several sexual abuse charges.

Investigators said he touched a freshman student inappropriately.

Barrett is listed as a science teacher on the Fern Creek High School’s website.

Nichols said her son, who is also a freshman, is in Barrett's class.

“I spoke with my son about it. He had him last semester, (and is) supposed to have him next semester, and he said that everybody he's talk to -- all his friends he's talked to – (Barrett) was their favorite teacher," she said.

According to a JCPS spokesperson, Allison Gardner Martin, following Barrett’s arrest, he will be “re-assigned to non-instructional duties outside the school,” until the investigation is concluded.

"It's just sad, because if it is true, I hate for it to reflect on Fern Creek," Nichols said.

"No matter how hard you work, sometimes a few bad apples may get through the cracks."